Colts' Adam Vinatieri named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts in the 42-28 victory over the Oakland Raiders.

Not only was Vinatieri perfect on both of his field goal attempts and all four of his extra points, but the 45-year-old broke the record for most points scored in a career by surpassing Hall of Famer Morten Andersen (2,544).

Vinatieri entered the matchup needing just five points to claim the top spot on the list, and his second field goal of the day just before halftime. He finished the game sitting with 2,550 points to his career.

In his 23rd season and 13th with the Colts, Vinatieri also broke Andersen’s record of most field goals made in a career, doing so against the Houston Texans in Week 4.

Despite dealing with a right groin injury, Vinatieri has proven he still has plenty left in the tank, and earned his 18th “Player of the Week” award.

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